Gray Matter Newsletter

   Monthly Meeting - the 3rd Thursday of the month, starting at 6:15 p.m. with refreshments. Meeting: 6:30 to 8:00 at West Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Rd., Asheville.

Calendar

 WNC BTS has events throughout the year. These events include social activities, educational speakers and fundraisers.

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  Many support groups assure you that, "You are not alone," and this is very true. You are not alone! But at WNC Brain Tumor Support we have changed that thought to;

"You don't have to be alone!"

 

Resources

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Spaghetti Dinner--Thurs. May 15, 6:00 pm Calendar

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Must Read Articles

So You've Been Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor What Causes Brain Tumors-Overview
Gamma Knife Surgery The Essential Guide to Brain Tumors - pdf by ABTA

 

 

Links

General Links
 
International Radiosurgery Support Association
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - Primary Brain Tumor
Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research & Information
National Brain Tumor Foundation
National Institute of Neurological Disorders - Brain & Spinal Tumors Information
The American Brain Tumor Association
The Brain Tumor Society
 
Patient Resources
American Council for Headache Education
Ask A Health Professional
Cedars Sinai - Glioblastoma Multiforme
Common Brain Tumor Treatments and Side Effects
Patient Information Overview - NBTF
The Brain Tumor Society-Patient Resources
The National Headache Foundation
On Line Support Groups
USA and Canada Support Groups
Caregiver Resources
The Brain Tumor Society-Caregiver Support
Caregiver Stress Management (ABTA) requires registration (free)
 
Children with Brain Tumors
The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation
Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation
Katie's Kids for the Cure
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
 
Cancer
National Cancer Institute
The American Institute for Cancer Research
The Cancer Information Network
 
Hospitals/Treatments/Physicians
Cyber Knife Center of Miami
Duky University Medical Center - Brain Tumor Center
John Hopkins Medicine - Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Mountain Neurological Center (Asheville, NC)
Neurosurgical Service - Massachusetts General Hospital
The Brain Tumor Society-Treatment Options
Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital - Neurosciences
 
Research
Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors: Hope Through Research
Chevron Study - Workplace Exposure & Brain Tumor Risk
Headache — Hope Through Research
Michael T. Glass - Glioblastoma Research Foundation
Tumor-Tracking Missiles: Researchers Develop a Possible New Treatment Strategy for Deadly Brain Tumors (12/2002)
 
Advocacy
What You Can Do to Help the Brain Tumor Community!

 

 

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